Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered vs Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Aberlour
★ 4.20
£51
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£62
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered | Heaven's Door Straight Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Heaven's Door |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £50.94 | £61.5 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is better value at £51 vs £62.
For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50.94 vs £61.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £50.94)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Heaven's?
Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye